County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) said pages can watch the legislative process in person, tour the historic Statehouse building and interact with their state representative.
“When pages come to the Statehouse, we may be helping to teach the future leaders of Indiana,” Cash said. “This is an excellent educational opportunity, and I hope these students become interested in a future in public service.”
The full-day program is available for students who are 13 to 18 years old. State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) said pages are permitted by Indiana law to receive a one-day excused absence from school for their participation.
“The page program is a unique experience that young Hoosiers should not pass up,” Smith said. “Students get the chance to witness the legislative branch in person, and I encourage those who are interested to apply.”
State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said the program offers students a unique experience to learn more about how Indiana’s legislature operates.
“Laws affect all Hoosiers, and it’s important for students to engage early with what’s happening at the Statehouse,” Thompson said. “Paging is a great way to get started in civics and learn more about the issues impacting your community and how you can help.”
State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) said the program begins in January with opportunities every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until the end of the legislative session. Eligible students and their parents are encouraged to submit an application corresponding with the date they would like to page. Pages are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on their chosen day, and groups serve together on Wednesdays. To schedule a group, contact the page program director at 317-232-9410 or pageprogram@iga.in.gov.
“I encourage all students interested in learning more about state government to apply this session,” Genda said. “Paging at the Statehouse gives students a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas become laws.”
Students are responsible for their own lunch and transportation to and from the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
For more information and to apply, visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/PageProgram.